# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=133

[Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md)

**Page:** 134

---

## [XYZ and orientation when importing geometry into Nomad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/xyz-and-orientation-when-importing-geometry-into-nomad/22476)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@SkillipEvolver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SkillipEvolver)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/xyz-and-orientation-when-importing-geometry-into-nomad/22476 "2022-11-16T09:47:01Z")

</div>

Dear all, So it’s pretty well known that there are issues when importing data in to Nomad Sculpt out of Shaper3D. I don’t know if this is a Nomad issue or a Shaper3d issue to be honest. But, is there anything we can d…

---

## [Unwanted copies, trouble with sync](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwanted-copies-trouble-with-sync/22478)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@CADesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CADesigner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwanted-copies-trouble-with-sync/22478 "2022-11-16T08:05:00Z")

</div>

Hello Sharp3D I have a problem with synchronizing the design data. After a backup from my iPad I have so many unwanted copies of my projects. Most of the projects got four unnamed copies. Now I have too much projects t…

---

## [New Feature Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-feature-request/22484)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Virdman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virdman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-feature-request/22484 "2022-11-16T06:04:11Z")

</div>

Ability to number parts in a model, that can then correlate to a 2D drawing for creating a parts list! PLEASE!!!

---

## [Default 360° environment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-360-environment/22481)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@HerbYao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HerbYao)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-360-environment/22481 "2022-11-15T22:28:39Z")

</div>

Greetings! Would it ne possible to input our own 360° for the environment and replace the default “studio”? Thank you very much. Herb

---

## [When I use the spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-use-the-spline/20961)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Grover](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Grover)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-use-the-spline/20961 "2022-11-15T10:40:30Z")

</div>

When I use the spline tool it only lets me have one spline point Rock

---

## [Calculator?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator/22345)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator/22345 "2022-11-14T21:35:59Z")

</div>

Is there a way i can pull up a calculator on my shaper screen on my iPad Pro………

---

## [Dimensioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioning/12892)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioning/12892 "2022-11-14T19:17:47Z")

</div>

Hello So I’ve had a play with the dimensioning, obviously unusable, but looks promising. You may know already but a couple of points: 3rd Angle Projection is the standard format in the UK not 1st Angle. Where I’m show…

---

## [Different scales](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-scales/22469)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Karlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karlos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-scales/22469 "2022-11-14T19:00:44Z")

</div>

Anyone know how can I have different scales to print my drawings. Because in need for example 1:33 or 1:25 Would be so nice to find a result Very thanks .

---

## [Texture material license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-material-license/22464)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@usman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/usman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-material-license/22464 "2022-11-14T15:09:13Z")

</div>

Hi everyone I just wanted to ask how the materials for the visualizer are licensed and how and if you can use them commercially? Is there any info on this?

---

## [Calculator in dimensioning tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825 "2022-11-14T14:42:57Z")

</div>

Issue Is there any way to enter math in the dimension tool? I prefer designing in metric, but many of my materials and tooling are described using SAE/imperial measurements. It’s tiresome to always need a calculator …

---

## [Accounting for clearances and tolerances](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accounting-for-clearances-and-tolerances/18842)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@red.tea7651](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/red.tea7651)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accounting-for-clearances-and-tolerances/18842 "2022-11-14T14:13:18Z")

</div>

This is more of manufacturing question in general. say I have a shaft of 6mm and I want to have it go through a gear. Should the diameter of the shaft and the diameter of whole in the gear match the shaft diameter? or s…

---

## [Issues while creatin 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-while-creatin-2d-drawings/11959)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Lorenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lorenz)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-while-creatin-2d-drawings/11959 "2022-11-14T14:12:44Z")

</div>

Hi Everybody. I’m deeply struggling with the 2D Drawing function new in Shapr3D It works in my case not proper and maybe I’ll found people here struggling with same issues. It is currently NOT possible to remove the sh…

---

## [Help and suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-and-suggestions/22214)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@HowdyMoto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HowdyMoto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-and-suggestions/22214 "2022-11-14T14:11:47Z")

</div>

Hi there, I’m a new user and also new to CAD. Some things that I would love to do (I’m using the Windows version if that matters), but can’t figure out how to do: I can’t customize drawing legends to add tolerances, m…

---

## [Profiled pipes drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/profiled-pipes-drawing/22462)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@peterfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peterfirth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/profiled-pipes-drawing/22462 "2022-11-14T13:14:51Z")

</div>

I have now got 4 sets of 5 circles and I want create 5 pipes with each passing through the the circles I select. Can I do it this way because this is the easiest way to represent what I want. I want the system to create…

---

## [Cutting an irregular model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-an-irregular-model/22448)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@GoldSpartan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GoldSpartan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-an-irregular-model/22448 "2022-11-13T21:56:04Z")

</div>

I am trying to make cases for some models that I make. One is a spartan character. How can I cut the model out of a rectangular cube so that the model would perfectly fit inside the case? It’s more complicated then I or…

---

## [Organization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organization/22456)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organization/22456 "2022-11-13T18:45:46Z")

</div>

Is there any way that we can request new features? Mine is a simple one. Doesn’t have anything to do with creation but instead, organization. Is it possible for us to be able to add folders to our design library? Mine is…

---

## [Scaling using conversion software pdf2cad, a question/query](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-using-conversion-software-pdf2cad-a-question-query/22444)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Cjacob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cjacob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-using-conversion-software-pdf2cad-a-question-query/22444 "2022-11-13T05:07:49Z")

</div>

Hello All, A question or query if we may. On the uniform scaling function, is there a way to type in the exact number to scale the drawing, up or down? I usually export the dxf or dwg file after conversion from pdf2ca…

---

## [Creating 5 pipe profiles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-5-pipe-profiles/22454)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@peterfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peterfirth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-5-pipe-profiles/22454 "2022-11-12T23:12:15Z")

</div>

Basic question as I’ve been off here a while… I want to have two planes of 2 different configurations of 5 holes and then have pipes to connect between them. At the moment the sketches are on the same plane so how can I …

---

## [Is mesh and screw objects ok for everyone? Not for me!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-mesh-and-screw-objects-ok-for-everyone-not-for-me/22419)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Lorence](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lorence)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-mesh-and-screw-objects-ok-for-everyone-not-for-me/22419 "2022-11-12T08:39:27Z")

</div>

Whenever my drawing has screws objects, the calibration time between actions can range from a few seconds to minutes… mesh objects which I created through sheet punching and copying are even worse, the app sometimes even…

---

## [Visualization Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-bug/22440)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Mintorblox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mintorblox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-bug/22440 "2022-11-12T07:45:58Z")

</div>

I was just testing the trial for visualization and when I just finished the app left on the visualization screen, It opened up in the visualization look and I do not own pro.

---

## [Center aligning objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-aligning-objects/22432)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@lenart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lenart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-aligning-objects/22432 "2022-11-11T16:41:56Z")

</div>

How do you center align object (simple rectangle) with a group(3D logo)

---

## [Constraints on 3D Objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-on-3d-objects/22374)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@OliN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OliN)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-on-3d-objects/22374 "2022-11-11T14:48:03Z")

</div>

Hi, I create custom kitchen units and have recently started using Shapr3D to model the room designs. There are quite a lot of non-standard door sizes in my designs so I’m wanting to build a base door model that I can imp…

---

## [Creating loft problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-loft-problem/22424)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@KRS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KRS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-loft-problem/22424 "2022-11-10T14:53:30Z")

</div>

Hello, I’m quite new to Shapr and i’m still learning a lot, but I stared creating more complex shapes and using LOFT function. I acountered a problem that I’m fighting with for some time and I can’t see the problem. The…

---

## [Attempting to model a house (eventually!)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/attempting-to-model-a-house-eventually/22417)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@SkillipEvolver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SkillipEvolver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/attempting-to-model-a-house-eventually/22417 "2022-11-09T23:29:43Z")

</div>

Hey guys. Wondering wondering if anybody can help? I’ve been a sketch up user for a long time, and I’m currently trying to expand my portfolio by building another house in 3-D. This time I want to do it on Shapr3D bec…

---

## [How can i draw?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-draw/22385)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@poohbbang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poohbbang)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-draw/22385 "2022-11-09T21:50:19Z")

</div>

How can i draw the front shape in a circle like the product?

---

## [Minor tweaks to the user experience](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/minor-tweaks-to-the-user-experience/22402)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/minor-tweaks-to-the-user-experience/22402 "2022-11-09T19:51:31Z")

</div>

I hate to make suggestions because the software is pretty great as is, but these are small tweaks that I think would streamline creation. When turning off “Line/Arc (Automatic)” the one button could be replaced by a “L…

---

## [View to sheet scale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-to-sheet-scale/22411)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-to-sheet-scale/22411 "2022-11-09T17:07:09Z")

</div>

Hi @sharpr team, I’ve a suggestion, for 2d drawing, in the “view to sheet scale”, I miss the scale between 1:20 and 1:50. With 1:20 my designs are too big and outside the A4 sheet, with 1:50 it’s too small. Would be gr…

---

## [Spring frustration](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spring-frustration/22400)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Thehifimechanik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thehifimechanik)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spring-frustration/22400 "2022-11-09T13:39:22Z")

</div>

Hi, I’m very new to Shapr3D but loving its potential for a project, I’m stuck on a frustrating part of making a spring. I just need the spring to be flat at both ends (so it would stand vertical). I’m looking to flatten…

---

## [Conical Table Base - Measurements & Angles?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conical-table-base-measurements-angles/22393)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@StuffSethMakes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StuffSethMakes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conical-table-base-measurements-angles/22393 "2022-11-09T13:23:26Z")

</div>

Hi all, first post here, just getting started with Shapr3D after using Sketchup for a few years. I’ve done several of the tutorials on the Shapr3D website (which are great by the way), but admittedly I haven’t had a cha…

---

## [Change the angle of een extruded body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-angle-of-een-extruded-body/22409)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@RobinBouten](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobinBouten)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-angle-of-een-extruded-body/22409 "2022-11-09T11:39:26Z")

</div>

Hi, I have created a body with an angle during extruding de body. Is there a way to change the angle after extruding the body? Thanks!!

[Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=132)

[Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=134)